From the Richmond Dispatch, 6/3/1862, p. 3, c. 2

Alms House
Hospital

We are requested to state that this hospital is very much
in need of nurses and comforts for the sick. It being some distance from the
centre of the city, it is probably, therefore, somewhat forgotten. Its capacity
is great, and the number of sick and wounded there is very considerable. The
force attending upon them was unable to do all that should have been done on
Sunday. Wounds were unavoidably left undressed that ought to have received
prompt attention. The work was too great for the few who had it to perform.
Changes of clothing are wanted for the wounded, who are, many of them, in muddy
and bloody garments in which they fought in the swamp. Assistance is wanted to
wait on the sick, to give even a little water and moisten the bandages. The
Sisters of Charity at the hospital have been unceasing in their exertions and
cares for the soldiers; but they, too, are overworked. So there is a general
want of nurses, servants, clothing, lint, food for the sick, etc.

We are sure it is but necessary to call attention to the
condition of this hospital to command for it the active charities of the
citizens.